Bachelor of Geospatial Science The University of the South Pacific

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1 Bachelor of Geospatial Science The University of the South Pacific Geospatial Science Unit School of Geography, Earth Science and Environment Aleen Elisha Prasad Inesha Manzini Semisi Ketenilagi Geospatial Science at USP a)geospatial Developer Stream I am interested in the data, how we capture it, how we assure its quality and in developing the databases Bachelor and information Geospatial systems Science we use to manage, manipulate and deliver it, both the data itself and as maps or visualisations Geospatial Analyst Geospatial Developer Major in Geospatial Science "I am interested in applying geospatial science and technologies to perform geospatial analyses for problem solving, capturing data and communicating information through geovisualizations including Diploma web based Geospatial maps." Science b)geospatial Analyst stream c) Major in Geospatial Science I am interested in a career outside Certificate of geospatial Geospatial science Science but I would like a good grounding in geospatial science to complement my chosen career. 1

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3 Professional Certification of Graduates Geospatial Developer Stream & Geospatial Analyst stream Both satisfy the educational requirements for Professional Certification under the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute of Australia (SSSI) GISP (AP) certification guidelines. Major in Geospatial Science May satisfy requirements depending on what electives students take 3

4 Staffing and Equipment Associate Professor Dr. Nick Rollings Senior Lecturer John Lowry Lecturer Nathan Wales Professional Officer Amrit Raj Duplication of GIS Laboratory 2017 New equipment such as DJI Phantom 4 Drone DJI Phantom 3 Drone with Sequoia Sensor (4 bands) Aerotestra Quadcopter Drone with Hyper spectral Sensor OpenROV underwater drone Geospatial Science at USP 2015 Approx. 70 students enrolled in geospatial awards 2016 Approx. 60 New students enrolled in Geospatial Awards Total of 180 GS students 4

5 GS level units and coverage 5

6 2016 Intake of GS Students Selfie with librarian 6

7 Selfie with a GIS book Collecting Traverse/Tree height data 7

8 Field work Counting mimosa plant Processing data in the lab 8

9 Database SQLite Modify Table information 9

10 Python Scripts for each Activity GPS Points Output Proximity 10

11 Traverse/ Plot Trees location Output Class Project for GS

12 GS231 Cartography and Geovisualisation NEW COURSE In this unit we learnt Modern Professional map making skills, fundamental principles of map design such as map layout, typography, generalization and projection and mapping skills Skills acquired in critiquing other maps 12

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14 GS211 : Remote Sensing 1 Provides students with a foundation of basic remote sensing of the environment. Topics covered were satellite image and aerial photo acquisition, principles of electromagnetic radiation, aerial photography and photogrammetry, geometric and atmospheric correction, image enhancement with band ratio s and digital image processing and classification. Students acquired a hands on learning experience through a variety of exercise conducted in the GIS lab 14

15 GS200 : Quantitative Methods New Course GS200 provides students with a foundation in numerical data analysis and problem solving specific to quantitative research in geography and related disciplines. Building on classical descriptive and inferential statistics the course introduces the student to statistical data analysis in the geographic context 15

16 GS200 Field Work GS200 ( R software usage in projects) 16

17 R software R software 17

18 GS 302 : Field survey of Pacific Islands New Course offered 2017 Environments unique to the Pacific P3DM (Participatory 3 Dimensional Modelling) Pre and post disaster Mapping Coastal Profiling GNSS Mapping Mangroves, Forest, Plantations and sampling strategies Geodesy dynamic datum, projections and vertical datum GS 311: Remote Sensing of Pacific Islands New Course High Resolution Imagery Satellite Imagery, UAV, Aerial Photography On screen 3D Interpretation Object Orientated Classification 3D Point Cloud Hyperspectral Imaging 18

19 Mangrove project Mangrove Coring for Carbon Estimation 19

20 Mangrove Spectral Library 20

21 USP Open Day Recruiting the next generation of Geospatial Science Thank You 21

22 Please Don't forget to Vote for Best Map Best Poster 22